What's on in Arniston

Midlothian, Scotland

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Arniston in Midlothian is a quiet corner of Scotland where the local calendar keeps things ticking over nicely. Carrington Village Hall has been hosting community gatherings for years, often with enough energy to keep even the most stoic neighbour smiling. It proves that a village doesn't need to be huge to have a lot going on. You can find everything from amateur theatre groups to quiz nights without needing to check a dozen websites. The town feels like it has its own rhythm, and we make sure you know what's happening before the local pub closes for the evening. Just pop by when you're passing through and see if there is anything that takes your fancy.

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Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Tue 21 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Tue 21 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

An Evening with Alex Palou - SOLD OUT

An Evening with Alex Palou - SOLD OUT

*This event is now out.* Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou joins us for an evening of conversation on Tuesday, April 21 in the first “An Evening With” event of 2026. Palou is a four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, winning his third in a row in the 2025 season. His Indianapolis 500 win last year was the first oval victory of his career. “An Evening with Alex Palou” will feature an in-depth discussion between Palou and INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles about Palou’s racing career, goals for this season, and more. Following the discussion, the audience will engage in a Q&A and meet-and-greet autograph session with the driver. (Only ONE ITEM per person is allowed in the autograph line.) The program begins at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:45 p.m. Cost: $75 for members | $85 for non-members Complimentary hors d’oeuvres included with ticket purchase, drinks available for purchase.

Tue 21 Apr18:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Wed 22 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Wed 22 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Thu 23 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Thu 23 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Fri 24 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Fri 24 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sat 25 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sat 25 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sun 26 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sun 26 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Mon 27 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(4.3mi)

via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.

May 2026

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

May 2026

Wood Carving for Beginners (Saturday 2nd May 2026 11 - 4pm)

Sat 2 MayThe Old Barn Edinburgh(4.1mi)

via The Old Barn EdinburghLocal gem

All Age Service

This morning’s service will be held in Rosewell Church, led by our minister. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. All are welcome.

Sun 17 May11:00Lasswade Parish Church(3.2mi)

via Lasswade Parish Church

Three Churches Joint Service

Lasswade Parish Church has got Three Churches Joint Service pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 31 May11:00Lasswade Parish Church(3.2mi)

via Lasswade Parish Church

Nursery Tour

Nursery Tour

Spotted Nursery Tour on Pentland Plants's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sun 12 AprPentland Plants(5.1mi)

via Pentland PlantsLocal gem

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